Josie Maran Argan Oil and My Eczema

 

There are so many great reviews on this stuff.  Although I haven't used this much on my face, I've heard great things about argan oil clearing up acne and other various uses like hair and etc.  There are tons of reviews online where you can read on people using it as a moisturizer.  What I wanted to share, was what I've been using it for.   I've had this little dry patch of eczema on my leg for a while now, and it's really been bothering me during these winter months.  I started using it everyday and it really has helped a lot.  I've been applying two drops onto my palm and then rubbing it into the area right before bed time.  I love that it has a little dropper so that you don't end up spilling too much of it.  It absorbs pretty quickly and does not feel greasy afterwards.  I bought the 0.5 oz one from Sephora for $16, and for a small area like mine, it's lasted me a long time.  I'm glad I tried this!

Brighten Up Dull Winter Skin!

For dull winter skin, try adding a subtle highlighter.  It will instantly brighten you up, and blur and smooth imperfections on your face.  Above are a few of my current favorites.  If you have dry skin, use something with a wetter/creamier base like Benefit's High Beam, or Guerlain's Precious Light Illuminator and Concealer.  For oilier skin, lightly dust a powder one like Diorskin Nude Cosmopolite Illuminating Face Powder or Physicians Formula Mineral Glow Pearls Powder.  For combo skin like mine, my absolute favorite is Nars, The Multiple in Copacabana.  

Make sure to not go overboard with the highlighter.  Lightly add it to raised areas on your face, like the highest part of your cheeks/cheekbone, the middle part of your eyelid, or your cupid's bow.  Adding some to the inner corner of your eyes will make you look more wide eyed and awake.  For a slimmer nose, put a thin strip from the bridge to the tip, and use your finger tip to soften out. I would avoid areas like your forehead or chin, since those areas are naturally more oilier than the rest of your face, which already create a natural shine. 

If you over do it and need to cancel out some of that radiance, just lightly dab a matte foundation to the area instead of wiping it off.  It will be a lot faster, and you won't need to redo your makeup.